Staff Safety Engineer

About the role

The Staff Safety Engineer will develop, lead, and sustain a comprehensive safety strategy across Atomic Machines' machines, stations, labs, and internal operations. This role ensures safety is embedded into engineering and operational decision-making from the outset, enabling the company to move fast while protecting people, uptime, and business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Lead machine and operational safety programs across labs and manufacturing
• Embed safety-by-design into equipment development and station commissioning
• Own station readiness and safety sign-off for new or modified equipment
• Conduct and maintain hazard analyses and risk assessments
• Design and enforce guarding, interlocks, E-stops, and LOTO programs
• Establish an electrical safety posture aligned with OSHA/NFPA expectations
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations and CAPA
• Develop and deliver role-based safety training
• Track and report safety metrics and risk trends
• Coordinate with external safety consultants when needed
• Travel between Emeryville and Santa Clara sites as required

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in machine safety, product safety, or industrial safety engineering
• Hands-on experience with LOTO, guarding, interlocks, and risk assessments
• Familiarity with ISO 12100 / ANSI B11; NFPA 70/70E exposure preferred
• Proven ability to build scalable safety systems
• Strong cross-functional influence and judgment
• CMSE, TÜV, or equivalent certification preferred
• A first-principles mindset — you question assumptions, reframe problems from the ground up, and approach challenges with a foundational understanding rather than relying solely on precedent
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Qualifications

• Experience with safety standards and regulations such as OSHA, NFPA, and ISO
• Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures for handling hazardous materials
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Machine safety engineering
• Operational safety systems
• Hazard analysis and risk assessment
• Electrical safety
• Training and development

Benefits

• Equity
• Comprehensive benefits package

Pay

$180,000 - $220,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time